Archive for July, 2023

Review: James Richardson Trio & Music Friends

Review: James Richardson Trio & Music Friends

[Written by Dale Butler] Saturday, 29th July, 2023 at the legendary Leopards Club at 8pm, The James Richardson Trio and music friends gave a packed house a foot-stomping, pounding, frenzied, hardcore, and rhythmic concert. Such an astounding performance would have easily topped the Apollo Theatre, the Blue Note, Ronnie Scott’s and Village Vanguard... Read more of this article

Photos: St George’s Wins Ocean View Cup Match

Photos: St George’s Wins Ocean View Cup Match

St Georges defeated Somerset with a score of 450 to Somerset’s 435 in the Annual Cup Match Golf Classic. A spokesperson said, “Ocean View celebrated the Annual Cup Match Golf Classic. Under hot but mildly breezy weather conditions the game was played with a field of twelve teams including the Captain of Somerset Jordan DeSilva and coach Jeff... Read more of this article

OBA Candidates Tessitore & Cunningham

OBA Candidates Tessitore & Cunningham

The One Bermuda Alliance has announced Sophia Tessitore as its approved candidate for Constituency 21, Pembroke South East and Victoria Cunningham as its approved candidate for Constituency 13, Devonshire North Central. Constituency 21 is currently held by the PLP’s Curtis Dickinson, while PLP MP Diallo Rabain is the current MP for Constituency 13. ... Read more of this article

Trash Collection & City Hall Opening Hours

Trash Collection & City Hall Opening Hours

The City of Hamilton issued advisory about garbage collection and City Hall opening hours over the Cup Match holiday. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton wishes to advise City businesses and residents that garbage collections will be scheduled on the following dates: Wednesday, August 2nd – Normal garbage collection will take place for Residents. Wednesday,... Read more of this article

IWC Donates $10K To Gina Spence Productions

IWC Donates $10K To Gina Spence Productions

Gina Spence Productions [GSP] has been awarded $10,000 from the International Women’s Club [IWC]. A spokesperson said, “The International Women’s Club [IWC] of Bermuda is a philanthropic organization. Our four goals are to promote intellectual growth, to encourage social fellowship, to assist in the integration of newcomers to Bermuda... Read more of this article

Tyler Smith Finishes 30th In Sunderland

Tyler Smith Finishes 30th In Sunderland

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Smith finished 30th in the elite men’s race at the World Triathlon Championship Series Sunderland at the weekend. The Bermudian completed the sprint-distance race in 55min 44sec, with splits of 8:59, 29:16 and 16:02. “Really enjoyed being back in the UK this weekend and the chance for a hit out at the highest tier... Read more of this article

Patrick Neal Appointed CEO Of Freisenbruch

Patrick Neal Appointed CEO Of Freisenbruch

Freisenbruch Insurance Services Ltd. [FIS] announced that Mr. Patrick Neal has been appointed Chief Executive Officer effective July 1st, 2023. A spokesperson said, “With a strong track record of success and extensive experience in strategic development and project execution, Mr. Neal brings a wealth of leadership and client-centric solutions... Read more of this article

Stempel To Compete In 2023 Youth Dressage

Stempel To Compete In 2023 Youth Dressage

Dressage rider Robin Stempel will compete in the upcoming 2023 North American Youth Dressage Championships. A spokesperson said, “Having achieved the requisite qualifying scores, the Bermuda Equestrian Federation is pleased to share that dressage rider, Robin Stempel, will compete in the upcoming 2023 North American Youth Dressage Championships.... Read more of this article

RBR Soldiers Return After Tradewinds Exercise

RBR Soldiers Return After Tradewinds Exercise

Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment returned to the island after the conclusion of a major multinational overseas exercise – Tradewinds 23. A spokesperson said, “About 100 members of the battalion travelled to Guyana for the Caribbean-focused, US Southern Command-sponsored training, with most involved directly while others fulfilled support... Read more of this article

Brangman Wins Game Fish Inn Regatta

Brangman Wins Game Fish Inn Regatta

The Comet Class Game Fish Inn Regatta took place off the West End Sailboat Club. Dale Brangman and his crew Zahni Butterfield claimed the victory winning all three races, Lorenzo Lambert and his crew Shane Morrissey was second, and Antoine Wingood, and Simon Wan de Weg was third. Game Fish Inn Regatta Leaderboard 03 Dale Brangman & Zahni Butterfield 08... Read more of this article

Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos

Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos

This past weekend saw the Colt Cup Match event held, and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Man Dies After Collision In Warwick Butterfield Introduces ‘Mobile Queueing’ Dresses, Onion Cake, Motorbike, Fish, Freedom Top 10 Most Viewed Videos For July 2023 Paul... Read more of this article

July 2023: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos

July 2023: Top 10 Bernews Instagram Photos

During July 2023, the top 10 ‘most liked’ photos on the Bernews Instagram page included the Canada Day BBQ beach party, Bermuda women’s football team, Bermuda men’s tennis team, Eastern County Cup, BILTIR’s awarding of scholarship to Zyhun Robinson, seaglass on beach, golfer Ebonie Cox, Somer Isles Trading Company’s store... Read more of this article